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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have given up with hobby maker/carla bagshaw I have been a loyal customer for several years(they know i have), But recently i tried buying a cut by hand item,"the peacock" i think, i got on th... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Update: 26/10/26 They have now had my money for 26 days. I have still not received a refund from this company and have now raised a dispute with my bank to get this money refunded. Also o... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well I love HM, so much better than the past shows that have been shown on freview TV. They cover my favourite brands Hunkydory, Paper Dynamics and Pinflar plus you have my favourite presenters/demons... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love watching Hobbymaker and all the different shows. I watch nearly everyday it keeps me company. The presenters and demonstrators are very informative and hilarious. I just wish the shows could be... See more

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Welcome to HobbyMaker, the home of papercraft, mixed media and art & craft supplies based in the Midlands, UK. HobbyMaker started in 2022 partnering with the top industry experts in the crafting world. We provide informative demonstrations from a wide variety of craft, covering mixed media, arts, needlecraft, papercraft and so much more. So if you are looking for card making tips or resin craft ideas, HobbyMaker has you covered.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been ordering from Hobby Maker…

I have been ordering from Hobby Maker for over a year and although not all my items arrive together they do arrive at some point. I order almost monthly and sometimes a few times a month. I order price dropped items and low stock items. I have gotten them all. I have had only one item arrive incomplete in a bundle but it was sorted eventually. I can cancel an order by calling up customer service and I never feel bad about doing so. The staff are professional and helpful. I enjoy watching the show as it shows demonstrations and the presenters are fun and have a bit of a laugh on the show. Which is a nice change. As long as you are aware that your order might not come shipped together and that you may wait longer for popular items then you will find some good deals to be had and a nice show to watch.

May 31, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Could be better.

I actually prefere the way things were done and the way hochanda worked. From the variety of different programs and presentations.
I have had no problems as such, only the odd late delivery that was late, but have been kept upto date more often than not. Should be everytime. Have also been offered refund which is good. Occasionally packaging can be a bit battered, depends what courier service you use. Some don't give a monkeys uncle. However my experience has been relatively ok. More mixed media would be good, thankyou.

May 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service and support

I have been a customer of Hobbymaker since the beginning and cannot remember a time where I had a problem with my order.
Some orders may have taken a little bit longer during sale shows or bank holidays but nothing to complain about.
Keep up the good work 👍

May 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

Easy to order and my items arrived within 10 days. Only downside is on some items you need to order quick or risk the item selling out. Love the shows, the presenters, the demonstrators and the management.

May 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always great deals on superb products

Always great deals on superb products. Delivery can be a bit slow… however if there is a problem Hobbymaker sorts it out. I have been shopping with them since the beginning and I always find the customer service team is very helpful… just be patient with the process.

May 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been very satisfied with the…

I have been very satisfied with the service I have received from Hobbymaker. When there has been a minor problem I have called the call centre and the staff have been very helpful and the matters have been resolved quickly.

May 31, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I really enjoy HobbyMaker and the…

I really enjoy HobbyMaker and the variety of companies and crafts it has introduced me to and everything I have ordered from them is of a high quality. Unfortunately, their downfall is the delivery time and possible lack of communication between themselves and suppliers sending goods direct to the customer. The customer service team do follow up any queries although it can takes a few days to get an answer. I hope they can iron out the delivery issues as it does spoil the HobbyMaker experience.

May 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely excellent company. Customer service put my mistake right too.

I cannot understand why people are leaving poor reviews as I have had nothing but excellent service from them. From the individual companies who sell on there, to the customer service team who are upstairs and so helpful on the few times when I have made a mistake when ordering. If an item is going to be late they always inform us and sometimes I have received items in a couple of days. What more can we expect.

May 31, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I now rarely use HM after many years of…

I now rarely use HM after many years of crafting.I always turn the sound off - too much screeching, hysteria, arm waving and repetitive presenters. Graphics and camera angles on the presenter cover the demo's and we miss the poor artists efforts after all they have come on for a reason-to demonstrate and explain their craft and expertise. When other crafting sites are closing HM could have blossomed instead of importing failures. Too much wittering and shrieking, it's a shame that even sewing street is going the same way and I feel so sorry for John Scott. A complete rejig and culling needed.
So sorry and disappointed.

May 31, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good prices from hobbymaker…

I have been purchasing from hobbymaker from their start and have found great quality items at competitive prices. They have been good and responsive on the odd occasion when there has been an issue ( usually with the courier). Each item is despatched directly from each supplier not hobbymaker, the downside to this is some suppliers can be slower than others and if you place an order which is from various suppliers when one company dispatch something your whole order is marked as dispatched.
I also feel they should include more descriptions on their website rather than rely on photographs as customers want to know a little more about what they are purchasing eg paper/ card weight, acid free etc

April 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer services and items cancelled or not received!

Wrong card sent in card bundle. Took 2 months to resolve and after sending loads of emails. Another card bundle still not received after a month and still sending emails to try to resolve or get a refund. They cancelled a new launch bundle the day after I had ordered it saying it wasn’t available when picking and still not got the £95 refunded. Bought it from on eBay instead for £10 cheaper and faster. I advise people try this instead of buying from this terrible company. Customers services are unbelievably bad and no one cares. Never know customer services as bad apart from Create and Craft who went into administration which makes me wonder if this site is going the same way due to lack of interest and care ! I would not recommend this site.

May 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have never had problems with…

I have never had problems with Hobbymaker. Some orders may take a while coming but always received them. When I have had a problem I contact customer service by email and they have sorted it out for me.

May 31, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Worth the money?

I find web site difficult to navigate when watching g what’s on live. Also some of the kits are misleading- I brought from crafter companion and spent excess £50 and looking at it it’s not value for the money

May 31, 2025
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